Are Sultans Still a Thing?

In recent years, "sultan" has been gradually replaced by "king" by contemporary hereditary rulers who wish to emphasize their secular authority under the rule of law. A notable example is Morocco, whose monarch changed his title from sultan to king in 1957.

What countries still have sultans?

There are some countries today that still use the term sultan for a ruler or nobleman, including Oman and Malaysia. However, the word comes up most often in a historical context, especially when you're talking about the former Ottoman Empire, where the title of sultan was inherited, passed from father to son.

Is a sultan higher than a king?

Sultan is a noble title in Muslim countries, whereas king is a generic title of a male ruler in a monarchy. ... Sultan is a title that was assumed by kings who controlled large kingdoms in Muslim world and were free from dependence upon any higher authority.